My Soul Soars - Square Size:Small 1ct) set in 18k gold

1ct) set in 18k gold

Painted with acrylics on canvas and enhanced with a clear satin varnish that accentuates the vibrant colors

or a narrative: this work was inspired by travel to Oaxaca

with the image extending around the sides of the gallery wrapped canvas

Part of the Santellano Signature Collection

My Soul Soars - Square Size:Small 1ct) set in 18k goldThis mixed media piece features an original photograph printed with archival pigment inks on cotton printmaking paper; artist Yukoi Ishii then highlights the image with colored pencils and acrylic paint to create a painterly effect and affixes the print to a cradled wood panel with non toxic adhesive. She then coats the piece with wax to give the image a translucent quality, paints the sides of the board black, and finishes it with a clear protective